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Ethiopia: The actual demarcation work propagated by Sudan border story
Nairobi (HAN) May 15th, 2008-  The report broadcast by some foreign media regarding the Ethio-Sudan border is a fabricated story aimed at disrupting the relations between the two countries, Chef Administrator of Benshangul Gumz underscored.

The Chef Administrator, Yaregal Aysheshum, told journalists that no problem has so far been surfaced in the border areas the two countries are sharing. The hearsay recently disseminated by some irresponsible foreign and local private media outlets saying the government of Ethiopia has given part of Ethiopia's territory to the Sudan is a fictitious story targeted at disrupting the peaceful relations between the two countries, he indicated. The Chef Administrator said the border demarcation commission has begun a study but not yet begun the actual demarcation work.

However, the news story aired by some media outlets as if the demarcation process has been finalized and part of Ethiopia's territory has been handed over to the Sudan is against the professional ethics leading the peoples of the two countries into turmoil, Yaregal stated.

The border demarcation process would be carried out in line with international principles and quiet peaceful manner, he stressed. The chief administrator finally warned such irresponsible media outlets to refrain from their ill acts.

Meanwhile: Foreign Affairs Minister, Seyoum Mesfin has left for Khartoum, Sudan early on Tuesday, the Ministry said. The Ethiopian Ministry of FA told reporters that Seyoum’s visit to Sudan is intended to deliver message from Prime Minister Meles Zenawi to the Sudanese President Oumar Al-Bashir. During his stay in Khartoum, the minister hold a brotherly discussions on bilateral and current affairs with the Sudanese President and other high level Sudanese government officials.

Sources: Geeska Afrika Magazine, HAN staff Reporter In Khartoum.

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